Rigetti Computing (RGTI.US) Price Target 2026/2027: 90% Upside – Rating and Stock Analysis

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Price history for Rigetti Computing (RGTI.US) – stock price at $15.17, October 2026
Rigetti Computing stock price – price development 2026. Updated Oct 7, 2026.
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Rigetti Computing Price Target 2026: Analysts See 88% Upside

The average price target for Rigetti Computing is $28.53. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 88.07% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is Rigetti Computing overvalued or undervalued?

Rigetti Computing is currently undervalued with a gap of 88.1% relative to the price target.


The current price is $15.17, which places Rigetti Computing in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $25.68, and overvalued when the price exceeds $31.38.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Rigetti Computing, the fair value range lies between $25.68 and $31.38.


See the full price target analysis for Rigetti Computing →

Analyst Ratings for Rigetti Computing stock in 2026: Buy

13 analysts cover Rigetti Computing. The majority is positive, with 69.2% recommending Buy, while 30.8% recommend Hold. The average price target is $28.53, which gives an upside of 88.1% from the current price.

Consensus: Buy (4.31/5)
Strong Buy
8 (61.5%)
Buy
1 (7.7%)
Hold
4 (30.8%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
4.31 out of 5 based on 13 analysts

About Rigetti Computing – Computer Hardware

Rigetti Computing, Inc., through its subsidiaries, builds quantum computers and the superconducting quantum processors. The company offers cloud in a form of quantum processing unit, such as 9-qubit chip and Ankaa-2 system under the Novera brand name; and sells access to its quantum computers through quantum computing as a service. It also provides quantum cloud services that provides various range of support in programming, public or private clouds integration, and connectivity, as well as quantum operating system software that supports both public and private cloud architectures. In addition, the company offers professional services, such as algorithm development, benchmarking, quantum application programming, and software development. The company serves commercial enterprises, government organizations, and international government entities. It has operations in the United States and the United Kingdom. Rigetti Computing, Inc. was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Berkeley, California. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Rigetti Computing

$5.2B Market cap
$13.4M Revenue
Computer Hardware Industry
- P/E
390.43 P/S
9.94 P/B
United States Listed on exchange

What kind of stock is Rigetti Computing?

Speculative stock

Rigetti Computing is classified as a speculative stock.

Score Overview for Rigetti Computing

💰 Value Score 5/100 (Very Low)
⭐ Quality Score 18/100 (Very Low)
🚀 Momentum Score 5/100 (Very Low)
📊 Total Score 9/100

⚠️ 3 red flags identified 1 critical

Our analysis has identified 3 potential risk factors in Rigetti Computing that investors should be aware of.

⚠️ Weak financial health: The Piotroski score is only 3/9 – the company shows signs of weakened profitability, liquidity or capital structure.
🚨 Negative return on equity: ROE is -43.8% – the company is generating a negative return for shareholders.
⚠️ High short interest: 18.8% of the shares are sold short – many professional investors are betting on price declines.

📈 Valuation

The P/S ratio is 390.4 (high — the market pays a premium for the revenue). The P/B ratio is 9.9.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 3 out of 9 — weak financial health, be careful. Altman Z2 is 2.03 (middle zone — moderate). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 125.0% — moderate debt.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 18.76% — very high, the market is skeptical.

Insider Trading in Rigetti Computing 2026: The Signal Is negative

In 2026, insiders at Rigetti Computing have made 20 transactions, all of which were sales. On a net basis, insiders took $23,329,944 out of the stock. Active insiders include Kulkarni Subodh K, Bertelsen Jeffrey A., Rivas David and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is negative.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 0 purchases and 5 sales. A net $3,041,290 out of the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares in the recent period. This can suggest management sees limited opportunity.

Across the last 20 transactions: 0 purchases and 20 sales. A net $23,329,944 out of the stock.

Latest sale: Kulkarni Subodh K sold 150,000 shares at $15.68 each on 2026-09-09.

Who is selling: Kulkarni Subodh K, Bertelsen Jeffrey A., Rivas David, Bestwick Andrew Joseph, Johnson Ray O and others.

Latest Insider Trades in Rigetti Computing (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Rigetti Computing. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-09-09 Kulkarni Subodh K Sell 150,000 16 2,352,000
2026-09-03 Bertelsen Jeffrey A. Sell 25,000 15 375,000
2026-08-20 Rivas David Sell 9,038 17 151,748
2026-08-20 Bestwick Andrew Joseph Sell 5,791 17 97,347
2026-08-20 Bertelsen Jeffrey A. Sell 3,860 17 65,195
2026-06-22 Johnson Ray O Sell 84,944 21 1,745,599
2026-06-08 Johnson Ray O Sell 116,217 22 2,528,882
2026-06-01 Kulkarni Subodh K Sell 61,000 24 1,487,180
2026-05-29 Rivas David Sell 75,131 25 1,908,327
2026-05-28 Kulkarni Subodh K Sell 70,000 26 1,836,100

Who is buying and selling Rigetti Computing shares in 2026?

The following insiders have sold shares: Kulkarni Subodh K, Bertelsen Jeffrey A., Rivas David, Bestwick Andrew Joseph, Johnson Ray O and others. In total, $23,329,944 was sold across 20 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

Rigetti Computing Short Selling 2026: 18.8% Sold Short

Very high short interest: 18.8% of the free float
Short % of free float
18.8%
Assessment
Very high short interest
Short squeeze risk
High
Data source
EODHD
Reported about twice a month

Short interest over time: Rigetti Computing

0.0%11.0%21.9%
5/307/289/26
18.8% today (very high)Last 30 days: +1.0 percentage pointsMeasured over 119 days
What does the trend tell you?
Short interest is rising. It is up 1.0 percentage points over the last month and now stands at 18.8%. More investors have borrowed Rigetti Computing and sold it, expecting the price to fall.

It cuts both ways: if they are wrong and the price rises, they have to buy the share back — and those purchases can push the price up further on their own. That is called a short squeeze. That is not in itself a signal about what the price will do — we cannot predict the market, and short interest is only one number among many. But it does say something about what the large players are doing.
The stock has a very high share of short selling. Between 10-20% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which points to considerable bearish sentiment. A positive earnings report or unexpectedly good news can trigger a short squeeze with sharp price gains.

What does this mean for you as an investor?
A short interest of 18.8% means that 18.8% of the freely traded shares in Rigetti Computing have been borrowed and sold by investors betting on falling prices. On positive surprises (e.g. a strong earnings report), short sellers can be forced to buy back shares quickly to close their positions, which can cause a short squeeze with sharp price gains in a short time.

The next potential catalyst is the earnings report on Nov 9, 2026. With a short interest of 18.8%, the report can trigger considerable volatility.

Short interest comes from our data provider EODHD. The figure is reported about twice a month; we check it every trading day.
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When Does Rigetti Computing Report Earnings – Next Date: Nov 9, 2026

The next earnings report from Rigetti Computing is scheduled for November 9, 2026. This report covers the third quarter (Q3), which ended on September 30, 2026.



Technical Analysis of Rigetti Computing 2026 – Signal: Strong Sell

Overall Technical Signal: Strong Sell

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated October 7, 2026.

Technical analysis of Rigetti Computing (RGTI.US) – RSI 43, MACD negative (bearish), daily candlestick chart October 2026
Rigetti Computing technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI, MACD and volume profile. Updated Oct 7, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Rigetti Computing Inc. Common Stock

Rigetti Computing Inc. Common Stock is in a short-term downtrend. The price of $15.17 is 3.2% below the 20-day average ($15.67). Medium term, the picture is negative: the price is 6.1% below the 50-day average ($16.15). Long term, the stock is 16.9% below the 200-day average ($18.25), which signals a long-term downtrend.

Death Cross: The 50-day average (16.15) is below the 200-day average (18.25), which is a classic bearish signal for Rigetti Computing Inc. Common Stock.

Is Rigetti Computing Inc. Common Stock overbought or oversold?

Rigetti Computing Inc. Common Stock has an RSI of 43.0. The stock sits in the lower part of the neutral zone, which points to weak momentum without being oversold. In the current downtrend, be careful about reading this as a buying opportunity.

MACD Analysis for Rigetti Computing Inc. Common Stock

Daily MACD: MACD is negative (-0.189), which means the short-term trend is bearish (the 12-day EMA is below the 26-day EMA). MACD is below the signal line (-0.132) by 0.057, which confirms growing negative momentum in the downtrend.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is negative (-1.100), which indicates a broader bearish long-term trend. MACD5 is below the signal line (-1.041) by 0.059, which confirms continued negative long-term momentum.

Overall MACD assessment: Both the daily and weekly MACD are negative and below their signal lines. Trend and momentum are negative across time horizons – the strongest bearish signal.

Risk Profile for Rigetti Computing Inc. Common Stock

Rigetti Computing Inc. Common Stock has an annual standard deviation of 100.8%, which classifies the stock as Extremely speculative. Only risk-tolerant investors should consider this stock, because the price swings can be very large.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Rigetti Computing Inc. Common Stock

Trend: Negative. The price trades below SMA50 and SMA200.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bearish (-0.189). Weekly bearish (-1.100).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily falling. Weekly falling.

RSI: 43.0 – neutral.

Technical signal: Strong Sell

The price is in a downtrend (below SMA50/SMA200) and MACD is negative on both a daily and weekly basis. Avoid buying and consider closing existing positions.

Frequently Asked Questions About Rigetti Computing stock in 2026

Should you buy Rigetti Computing stock now?
No, the technical signal for Rigetti Computing is currently Strong Sell. Rigetti Computing trades at $15.17 as of Oct 7, 2026. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is negative (bearish trend) at -0.189 with falling momentum (signal: -0.132); RSI is at 43.0 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term downtrend (price below the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $28.53 points to 88.1% upside. The stock is in a broader downtrend (below SMA50/SMA200). Buying in a downtrend is generally not recommended. This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Rigetti Computing stock?
The average analyst price target for Rigetti Computing is $28.53. The current price is $15.17, which gives an upside of 88.1%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $25.68 and $31.38.
Is Rigetti Computing a dividend stock?
No, Rigetti Computing does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders. The company reinvests its profits in growth instead of paying dividends.
What is the risk of Rigetti Computing stock?
Rigetti Computing is rated as a stock in the risk category Extremely speculative. the annual standard deviation is 100.8%, which classifies the stock as Extremely speculative.
Is Rigetti Computing overvalued?
No, Rigetti Computing is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (88.1% upside). Rigetti Computing has the following valuation ratios: a P/S ratio of 390.4, a P/B ratio of 9.9. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 88.1%.
Is Rigetti Computing overbought?
No, Rigetti Computing is not overbought. RSI is at 43.0 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 43.0 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 3.2% below the 20-day average (short-term downtrend). In addition, MACD is negative with falling momentum (bearish).
When is the next Rigetti Computing earnings report?
Rigetti Computing reports its next earnings on November 9, 2026. The stock currently trades at $15.17.
Is Rigetti Computing shorted?
Yes, Rigetti Computing is shorted with 18.8% of the free float sold short. This is a very high level of short selling, which points to considerable bearish sentiment. A positive earnings report or unexpectedly good news can trigger a short squeeze with sharp price gains. The figure comes from our data provider EODHD, is reported about twice a month, and we check it every trading day.
Are insiders buying Rigetti Computing stock?
No, insiders are not buying Rigetti Computing shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 0 purchases and 5 sales. On a net basis, 3,041,290 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 0 purchases and 20 sales, with a net 23,329,944 $ sold. Active sellers include Kulkarni Subodh K, Bertelsen Jeffrey A., Rivas David and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is Rigetti Computing a good stock?
Based on our total score, Rigetti Computing is rated as a disastrous stock with a total score of 9 out of 100. The stock scores very low on value, quality and momentum – it is among the worst in our database. The score is made up of Value: 5/100, Quality: 18/100, Momentum: 5/100. In addition: analysts see 88.1% upside to the price target; technical signal: Strong Sell. Whether Rigetti Computing is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Rigetti Computing stock?
The outlook for Rigetti Computing based on current data: the average analyst price target is $28.53 (+88.1%); the stock is in a downtrend (below SMA50 and SMA200); the next earnings report is due on Nov 9, 2026, which can move the price. Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Rigetti Computing stock falling?
Rigetti Computing is falling right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 3.2% below the 20-day average; MACD is negative with falling momentum (bearish signal); short interest is 18.8% (high – many are betting on a decline); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis and insider section above.
How high can Rigetti Computing go?
The average analyst price target for Rigetti Computing is $28.53, which corresponds to a potential gain of 88.1% from the current price of $15.17. The stock has traded between $12.53 and $58.15 over the last 52 weeks. The price is 73.9% below the 52-week high, which can indicate potential if the underlying fundamentals are intact. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Rigetti Computing fall?
The stock has traded as low as $12.53 over the last 52 weeks — that is 17.4% below the current price of $15.17. The biggest decline (drawdown) in the same period was 78.5% from high to low. Within a year, the price typically swings about ±100.8% (standard deviation — a measure of price swings). A difficult year could therefore mean a further decline of that size. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Rigetti Computing do?
Rigetti Computing, Inc., through its subsidiaries, builds quantum computers and the superconducting quantum processors. The company offers cloud in a form of quantum processing unit, such as 9-qubit chip and Ankaa-2 system under the Novera brand name; and sells access to its q... The company belongs to the Technology sector, more specifically the Computer Hardware industry, is headquartered in United States, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Rigetti Computing as an investment.
Did Rigetti Computing raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Rigetti Computing. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history above.
Is Rigetti Computing making money or losing money?
We have no current profitability data for Rigetti Computing. See the latest report in the earnings history above.
Can Rigetti Computing go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Rigetti Computing is rated as moderate. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 2.03 — that places the company in the middle zone. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 3 — which is weak. Debt relative to equity is 125% (moderate). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Rigetti Computing have a lot of debt?
Yes, Rigetti Computing has elevated debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 125%. For the technology sector, anything above 120% counts as elevated — that raises the financial risk, especially if interest rates rise or earnings fall. Tech companies are usually asset-light and need little borrowed capital — anything below 60% counts as low in this sector. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector.

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